Why You’ll Love It
A rare miniature edition of Sinclair Lewis's novel Main Street. The novel follows a woman as she struggles with life in a small Midwestern town. Barbara Raheb’s 1981 miniature edition features pages of readable text bound in elegant celadon green pyroxylin. The cover is refined, decorated with a crisp gilt Art Deco-inspired rectangular border that beautifully frame the centered title.
Numbered #49 of 300, this rare and retired edition would make a distinguished addition to a miniature library, study, lawyer's office, or collection of classic American literature.
Details
Materials: Faux leather (pyroxylin) binding, paper
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1" tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Barbara Raheb, IGMA Artisan
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The miniature Main Street Book is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
